The Dell Rapids Tribune from Dell Rapids, South Dakota • Page A5

Dell Rapids COMMUNITY Robert William "Bob" Apland, 63, died peacefully in his beloved St. Ignatius, Mont. home on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, after a coura- eous battle against cancer. Born on April 1 7, 1951, to Ralph and oyce (Blando) Apland i Spearfish, S.D., he was one of six children.

After high school Bob set out on his own a nd spent years driving ruck over the road, but soon ound his forever ome in Montana. Here, he met the love of his life and best friend, ary Jo Dunham. He is survived by his ife-partner, Mary Jo unham; son, Zachary Heather) Apland; his daughters, Shanna Von Holtum, Kelci Apland, and Katie Dunham; sis- ers Toni (Ken) Henders on, and Karen (Michael) Case, and Carol A nn (Joe) Duvall; brothers Steve (Fran) a nd John (Gail) Apland; and six beautiful grandchildren Cody, Dawson, Shelby, Mackenzie, Landon, and Lauden, as well as many other beloved family members and riends. Bob is preceded in eath by his eldest son, hristopher Apland; a nd his parents, Ralph and Dorothy. Robert William Apland, 63 Robert A pland OBITUARIES Amy Lyn Hilt, 42, of rural Hartford died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the Sanford USD Medical Center.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 7, 2015, at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, Crooks. Burial was in the West Nidaros Ceme- ery. A my Lyn was born A pril 28, 1972, in Sioux Falls to parents Robert and Diane (Stokes) Neeley. She grew up near olton and graduated rom Tri-Valley High chool. She then attended the Lake Area Techni- cal Institute in Watertown.

A my married Matthew Hilt Sept. 6, 1997, in Colton. They lived in Sioux Falls before moving to Crooks in 1998. In 2010 they moved to an acreage near Lyons. Amy worked as an Adm inistrative Assistant or Missouri River Ener- Service and also as a Shelter Assistant at the Inn.

Grateful for having hared her life are her usband, Matt, Hart- ord, two sons, Bryce and Caleb, at home; her mother, Dianne Stokes, Sioux Falls; father, Robe rt (Donna) Neeley, Brandon; sister, Jodi Heitkamp, Baltic; brother, Tom (Jackie) Neeley, Crooks; four nephews, Ethan, Aidan, Owen and Blake, father and mother in law, Raymond and Greta Hilt, Canton; brother in law, Allen (Kris) Hilt and their sons, Evan and Ross, Canton; sister in law, Debbie (Warren) Johnson and their sons, Kyle, athan, Grant and itch, Alcester and any other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandpar- nts, uncle, Chuck and a unt and uncle, Ron and inda. for Amy Lyn ilt, 42 Amy Lyn Hilt Job fair today BX Civil Construction will host a job fair from 4 to 7p.m. today at the project manager offi- er 24663 475th Ave, Dell apids. ositions needing filled a re general laborers, concrete finishers, equipment operators and CDL truck drivers.

Connections to host Says I Students in grades 6 through 10 and their parents are invited to attend ays I a teen a wareness program about the dangers of alcohol at a young age sponsored by Dell Rapids Connections, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at Old 77 Bar and Grille in Dell Rapids. The program, which features a free meal, focuses on empowering parents and children to change community attitude about underage drinking and drug use by providing information about the reality of the prevalence and dangers. Students are given an opportunity to explore issues and feelings around this topic with facilitators who specialize in youth. The event is free.

To reserve a spot, call 428-5473, xt. 1, or email luann.heide- March is Colorectal ancer Awareness onth March is National Colo rectal Cancer Awareness onth a time for all adults age 50 or over to consider the importance of regular colorectal screening. According to a state- ent from Avera Medical roup, studies show that eople who are screened have a 90 percent reduced risk of developing colon cancer. Yet nationwide, only a bout 50 percent of people who are eligible take advan- age of regular screenings. Colorectal cancer causes 50,000 deaths per year nationwide.

For men and omen alike, colorectal cancer is the third most revalent cancer and third leading cause of cancer eaths. One in 20 will be af- fected by colorectal cancer within their lifetime. Colon screenings are recommended beginning at age 50. Colorectal cancer peaks at age 60, so colorec- al screening should begin 1 0 years earlier, when doc- ors can spot and remove olyps that might eventual- become cancerous. Finding and removing precance- rous polyps virtually eliminates the potential for cancer.

Acolonoscopy is needed only every 10 years, or more often if polyps are detected. Earlier screening is recommended for African Americ ans or for those with a family history of colorectal cancer. Miller High 50th year reunion July 3-4 The 50 year reunion for Miller High School is July 3 -4. The Class of 1965 will sponsor a float in the parade, and will also be selling class books for $25. Submit resumes and photos to Jim Wilber by April 1, or call 853-3466.

Hosts sought for exchange students World Heritage Student xchange Program, a public beneift organization, is eeking local host families for high school students rom more than 30 different countries: Spain, Germany, enmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, form er Soviet Union countries, Norway and more. ouples and families with and without children in he home are encouraged to host. Semester and yearlong hosting is available. For more information call 800-888-9040 or gp tp hhosts.com. Lions Club collecting paper The Dell Rapids Lions Club mans its paper recycling trailer at the corner of rleans Avenue and Third treet from 9 to 11a.m.

on he first and third Satur- ays of each month. Cardboard, magazines and all paper items are accepted. Colman plans all-school reunion Graduates of Colman and Colman-Egan high school are planning an all- school reunion during the summer of 2015. The last all chool reunion for Colman igh School took place in 1989. The 2015 reunion will take place in Colman from Aug 7-9, 2015.

Festivities will include a dinner on Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Colman High School gym, followed by a presentation. The reunion coincides with the annual Looney Days, which Colman has hosted for many years. Traditional Looney Days events include the parade, 5K run, golf and bean bag tournaments, plus reunion participates can enjoy a school tour and old trophy auction among other things being planned. All graduates and current and former teachers and administrators are invited and encouraged to ontact the Reunion Organ izing Committee or their lass representative for further information.

The organizing committee can be reached via email colma- nallschoolre- on Face- ook All School or online www.colmanallschoolre- union.com. Reservations for the din- er will be required. NEWS BRIEFS Roger Seeley, 72, of Chester died at his home Thursday, March 5, 2015. uneral services were Saturday, March 14, 2 015, at Chester Area High School. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Chester.

oger was born May 20, 1942, to Bill and Anna ae Seeley in Chester, S.D. where he spent his ife serving customers and community. He grew up working with his parents and brother farm- i ng, harvesting, and trucking across the re- ion. Roger married Karen Berven on Sept. 13, 1961.

He continued a trucking business until joining Lidel Construction in 1963. In 1968, he was a founding partner in the Chester Farm Service. In 1978, he started his 30 year service to hundreds of customers elivering fuel and oil with the familiar red truck. Not one for retirement, Roger started hauling loads with ick-up and trailer across the country after his cancer diagnosis in 2 007. At 70 years old he received a patent for a trailer design.

or more than 45 years, Roger was a volunteer fireman serving as chief and president of the Chester Fire Protec- ion District. He was a member of the Madison Elks Lodge for 40 years a nd a lifelong member of he Chester United ethodist Church. Roger is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen; two daughters, awn (Mark) Aspaas, Sioux Falls and Julie Mark) Steffen, Tea; son, Darin (Andrea) Seeley of Piedmont, eight grandchildren, Liza Gaspar, ioux Falls, Doug (Heather) Gaspar, Garr etson, Desirae (Nick) Adams, Shawnee, ryce Steffen, Tea, Mara and Will Seeley, Pied- mont, Andy (Lyndsey) Aspaas, Sioux Falls and Mahli Aspaas, Sioux alls; seven great- randchildren, Autumn, ason, Will, Colton, Daxton, Theodore and Reece; mother, Mae, Sioux Falls; brother, ack, Orange, Calif. and numerous cousins, ieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill.

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